B.A. in Commercial Music Total Credit Hours 120
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^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.
Commercial Music Learning Outcomes
The commercial music major prepares students with functional knowledge to work in the music industry with possible specializations in music business, audio production, digital music production, performance, songwriting, and private instruction. Students can apply learning through practical experiences in the concentrations. For concentrations through the Contemporary Music Center in Nashville, Tennessee, there may be additional costs and requirements.
Upper-level Course Requirements
Depending on which courses students choose in the commercial music major, they may not acquire 36 upper-level credit hours (numbered 300-499) in their major coursework. However, students are required to complete 36 credit hours of upper-level courses in order to graduate. Students should include upper-level coursework in their electives to ensure they will meet graduation requirements.
Piano Proficiency
MUS 487 Piano Proficiency may require additional semesters of MUS 310P1 to complete this requirement. If MUS 487 is completed in the first semester, students can use the additional MUS 310P1 credit as an elective music credit.
Juries, Sophomore Check, and Recitals
Progress made by music majors is monitored in semester “juries” in which the students perform selected compositions and technical skills for the music faculty. At the end of the sophomore year, music majors must perform a sophomore check, a more elaborate jury that includes sight reading and technical skills. Successful completion of the sophomore check is required. Music majors must also perform a junior and professional recital, and faculty approval of the recital satisfies the jury requirement if all performance requirements have been met. (Details of all music department policies are available in the Music Department Handbook.)
Program Oversight
The commercial music major is overseen by the Department of Music. Courses with MUS numbers are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the department chair.
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